Canon PIXMA MG2522 User Manual

The Canon PIXMA MG2522 is a budget-friendly inkjet all-in-one printer that belongs to Canon’s PIXMA MG2500 series. This model is designed primarily for home use and offers basic printing, scanning, and copying functionalities. Below are the key features and specifications of the Canon PIXMA MG2522:

Design and Build Quality

• The printer has a compact design suitable for small spaces, but its plastic construction feels somewhat flimsy.
• It includes an output tray that can be easily bent, which may affect durability over time.

Printing Capabilities

• The MG2522 utilizes a two-cartridge system consisting of one black ink cartridge (PG-243) and one tri-color cartridge (CL-244).
• It produces good quality documents with crisp text and detailed color prints, making it suitable for family use.
• However, it has a slow printing speed, capable of producing only 8 pages per minute (ppm) for black-and-white documents and 2 ppm for color prints.

Scanning Features

• The printer comes with a flatbed scanner that provides decent-quality scans but lacks an automatic document feeder (ADF), making multi-page scanning cumbersome.
• Scanning capabilities include optical character recognition through Canon’s ‘My Image Garden’ application.

Connectivity Options

• The Canon PIXMA MG2522 does not support wireless connectivity; it can only connect to computers via a USB cable. This limitation makes it less convenient in environments where multiple users need access to the printer.

Maintenance and Cost Efficiency

• The ink cartridges have relatively low yield rates, requiring frequent replacements. The black cartridge contains 5.6 ml, while the color cartridge contains 6.2 ml.
• Despite the frequent need for cartridge replacements, the cost per print remains reasonable due to the affordability of replacement cartridges.

Limitations

• The small input tray holds only 60 sheets of paper, necessitating regular refills during larger print jobs.
• Its lack of duplex printing means users must manually flip pages to print on both sides.

In summary, while the Canon PIXMA MG2522 is adequate for basic home printing needs with good quality outputs, its limitations in speed, connectivity options, and maintenance requirements make it less ideal for more demanding environments such as small offices or educational settings.